All of our PhD candidates and MFA students are fully funded, with generous opportunities for additional financial support. Our Writers in the Library reading series has brought in a stunning list of writers—Dorothy Allison, Charles Baxter, Nikky Finney, Terrance Hayes, Edward Hirsch, and Jesmyn Ward, just to name a few––many of whom not only gave readings, but also directed workshops and worked one-on-one with students.

The English department has an outstanding record for job placement for PhDs, and our MAs and undergrads have gone on to further study at the top universities in the country. We think that speaks highly, not only of the program and of the people here and this community of writers, but also of the place itself.

A great place to do your best work.

For more information about the Creative Writing Program, contact Margaret Lazarus Dean at mdean4@utk.edu